Zoom Logs & Temp Recording Files (%AppData%\Zoom\logs)

Bottom Line: It is 100% safe to delete Zoom log files and temporary converting files. Clearing these logs will not delete your saved Zoom meeting recordings or your Zoom account settings.

What are Zoom Logs & Temp Files?

Located at %AppData%\Zoom\logs and %AppData%\Zoom\data on Windows (or ~/Library/Logs/zoom.us on macOS), these folders are created by the Zoom Workplace client.

Zoom creates:

• Meeting Log Files: Detailed diagnostic logs recording connections, audio input levels, and screen-sharing events for every video meeting.
• Temp Recording Files: .doubleclick files generated when converting local video recordings to .mp4.

Over months of daily Zoom meetings and webinars, Zoom’s log files accumulate silently, consuming 1 GB to 5 GB of SSD space.

Can You Delete Zoom Logs?

✅ Yes, it is completely safe to delete.

• Zero meeting risk: Future video calls, scheduled meetings, and cloud recordings remain unaffected.
• Frees clutter: Removes thousands of tiny text log files that slow down system backup tools.

How to Safely Clean Up Zoom Logs

Method 1: Delete Logs via Windows File Explorer

1. Close the Zoom app.
2. Press Win + R, type %AppData%\Zoom, and press Enter.
3. Open the logs folder.
4. Select all files and press Delete.

Method 2: Delete Logs via macOS Terminal

rm -rf ~/Library/Logs/zoom.us/*

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